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Really delicious, crispy BAKED onion rings

I've already made them three times in the past two weeks, lol. I'm a sucker for onion rings...

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Dear AHT: 'You Guys Suck'

Yeah...definitely have slipped as of late. I love the idea of reader contributions (those approved by the editors of AHT). Also, when one clicks the "older" post link, it just goes back to the beginning of the page but with more added on to the end of the page. It would make more sense to have it go to the previous page, no?

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My Year in Hamburgers

I love your writing and look forward to more. Congrats on the 1-year anniversary! Keep on keepin' on...

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In Videos: Paula Deen's Fried Mac and Cheese Bacon Bites

These aren't "bites," they're BRICKS. They should be renamed Heart Attack Bricks.

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From Talk

Really delicious, crispy BAKED onion rings

I've already made them three times in the past two weeks, lol. I'm a sucker for onion rings...

From A Hamburger Today

Dear AHT: 'You Guys Suck'

Yeah...definitely have slipped as of late. I love the idea of reader contributions (those approved by the editors of AHT). Also, when one clicks the "older" post link, it just goes back to the beginning of the page but with more added on to the end of the page. It would make more sense to have it go to the previous page, no?

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My Year in Hamburgers

I love your writing and look forward to more. Congrats on the 1-year anniversary! Keep on keepin' on...

From Serious Eats

In Videos: Paula Deen's Fried Mac and Cheese Bacon Bites

These aren't "bites," they're BRICKS. They should be renamed Heart Attack Bricks.

From Serious Eats

Hot Doug's Closes for Seatbelt Law Anniversary

Seems pretty ridiculous - why Italy? We, too, have a mandatory seatbelt law. I agree that this must be an inside joke...

From A Hamburger Today

Doughnut Burger Coming to Mosdo?

I don't know about the doughnut burger, but I love the macaroni and cheese pastry at Mister Donut. It's a flakey puff pastry shell filled with a light egg noodle mac & cheese. Amazing!!!

From Slice

Pizzeria Mozza Just About as Good As You've Heard

Glad you liked it. But I believe the pastries and desserts are all created and produced by their pastry chef, who has recently been nominated for a James Beard Award...

From A Hamburger Today

A White Castle Wedding

I finally tried White Castle last week, because I was in St. Louis for a family reunion. I was SO disappointed!! The lower bun was flat-out wet, and there are few things that gross me out more than saturated bread. The patty had no flavor and looked like a thick slice of lunchmeat. Too bad, because I had high hopes that it would at least taste good. Totally bland.

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McDonald's Cheeseburger vs. McDouble vs. Double Cheeseburger

Even though it is a bit sad, I kind of love the regular McDonald's cheeseburger. It's simple, small and a nice treat or hangover fix (for hangovers, you need two). It's just one of those childhood flavors that still taste good, like tuna casseroles and PB&J.

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Dear AHT: How to Make Glazed Doughnut Bacon Egg Cheeseburgers

This grosses me out more than you know. It's not even about the health factor (I mean, anyone who would even consider this isn't thinking about health). Just the idea of glaze on my cheeseburger - UGH. The texture, the sweetness...hold on, I think I'm gonna barf!

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Pie 'N Burger a Purely Californian Experience

As a Pasadenan, I'm so happy that you made it out to the Pie 'N Burger. It's been a favorite around here for decades....

From Talk

The Next Food Network Star - are we watching?

Not watching. But laughed when, in the previews, Bob Cushman says, "This is going to change one of your lives FOREVER!" Bob, more like 5 minutes, like Amy from last year and Dan/Steve from the first year. How can FoodNetwork seriously promote this show as life changing to the winner? But then again, that whole Jag/Amy incident from last year was a complete set-up, so the show creators clearly take us for idiots.

From Talk

Key Lime Pie Recipe

I second Ina Garten's recipe. I made it once in mini, ready- made pie shells so everyone had their own, and it cuts the freezing time by half. So easy and SO DELICIOUS!! And no baking required. :)

From Talk

What do I serve with Quiche?

You can do different types of salad, like a cole slaw, beet salad, chilled asparagus and green bean salad with red onion and white wine viniagrette, sliced tomatoes with parsley and dressing, or maybe even a soup...

From Serious Eats: New York

Tiny's Giant Sandwich Shop

Isn't it hard to find a well-executed sandwich? So when can find a place with more than a couple, it's a keeper! So many places just mindlessly pile on ingredients with no thought to taste or texture; this place looks like it got it right. That said, I think crab cake sandwiches rarely succeed...too much breading, or mush, or both.

From Talk

Classic Wine and Cheese Combos?

A good Brunello and a Campo de Montalban. Perfection!

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Snapshots from Chile: Hot Dogs and Sandwiches at Rapa Nui

I'm torn. That is WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY too much mayo for me (I like a paper-thin layer on each slice of bread), but the other stuff looks delicious. Have you ever had a potato salad sandwich? They are very popular in Japan, especially at 7-11s. Now that's one mayo-y sandwich I can get behind...

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McDonald's Cheeseburger vs. McDouble vs. Double Cheeseburger

I know folks who prefer the cheeseburger because it tastes better than the double cheeseburger.

I have to say the McDouble works for me because the one slice of cheese allows for the meat flavor to come through more than on the double cheeseburger.

I know this is off the subject, but the new Angus Mushroom & Swiss is good!

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McDonald's Cheeseburger vs. McDouble vs. Double Cheeseburger

Hilarious.
I just happen to be eating a McD's Cheeseburger right now! I missed lunch and had the hubby bring me one, well actually two, to work.
Tastes pretty good when you're really hungry!

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McDonald's Cheeseburger vs. McDouble vs. Double Cheeseburger

I want to know why the double cheeseburger was cheaper than the cheeseburger for a while. does anyone remember that? one was $1 and the other $1.29

From Slice

Pizzeria Mozza Just About as Good As You've Heard

I think Mozza is great. But I actually like the taste of the Pizza at Bottega Louie better. It seems more classic NY pizza then trendy Mozza and is much cheaper!

From A Hamburger Today

Pie 'N Burger a Purely Californian Experience

I like both Pie n'Burger and Apple Pan. Reviewer doesn't mention the pies at Pie n'Burger and it's just as well as they don't really compete with Apple Pan, even though the latter has only two varieties (apple and pecan).

As for the burgers themselves, it's a tough choice but I would give Apple Pan the edge again for a better built burger and more flavor. I don't understand the member who says they're 'sweet', an adjective that would never cross my mind when describing AP's burgers. I know that people who drink a lot of alcohol often find that most food tastes 'sweet' to them. I don't mean that as any kind of insult to the member, not saying he's an alkie or anything! Just that palates differ immensely according to culinary habits. I doubt *most* burger tasters would find AP burgers 'sweet.'

The comparison between Pn'B and In'O is apt, they remind me of one another a lot. I spend a lot more time in Pasadena than W LA but I consider Apple Pan more of a 'special' taste experience. Anyway they're both great!

From Serious Eats

In Videos: Paula Deen's Fried Mac and Cheese Bacon Bites

Man, there's some serious hatin' going on here. I personally think the idea of deep-fried mac and cheese is astoundingly awesome. I am all about the occasional over the top snacking. And yeah, her expression 14 seconds in says it all.

From A Hamburger Today

Dear AHT: 'You Guys Suck'

I think you need to beef up your international coverage.

From A Hamburger Today

My Year in Hamburgers

happy 1st anniversary, Nick
(burgers touch in a toast)

From A Hamburger Today

Dear AHT: 'You Guys Suck'

@minoric: I think part of the reason may be because we've been doing daily link roundups that have moved some of the more fun/cool posts into a list of links. We'll adjust the distribution to call out the truly fun/cool/interesting stuff that deserves its own post. Not that all the links in there wouldn't necessarily deserve a standalone post—just that our thinking was to try to pass on as much relevant burger info as we can to pass along intel to people in a timely manner. We still haven't got the mix just right, but we'll get there.

As far as the "Older" link ... it's a bit of a known issue here at AHT HQ. Basically, what's happening there is that the "next" page is really the most recent weekly archive page—so it's showing everything we've posted in the week, beginning on the most recent Monday. So you will be seeing a lot of stuff you've just seen. You'll just have to click the next "Older" link at the bottom of "Page 2," and that will bring you to truly older material. I know it's a bit of a pain, but with our publishing system, there's no real way to have true "pagination"—it's a flaw of the software, unfortunately, and we tried to do the best we could with it.

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My Year in Hamburgers

love this blog...my favorite burgers that I've tried so far this year are:

Bonnie's Grill in Park Slope and Dram Shop in Park Slope...different animals but good in their categories....

One of the best fast food burgers I've ever had was in Sante Fe, NM at Lotta Burger with green chile sauce.

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My Year in Hamburgers

God made the world in 7 days, then he relaxed with a good burger! Great reviews, Nick...look forward to another year!

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My Year in Hamburgers

Your reviews rock, Nick. Like everyone else chiming in here (and probably a lot more lurkers out there), I, too, look forward to seeing where you've gone each week and what you're saying about the burger there. Even though I could easily take a sneak peek in the publishing system.

This was the wrong post to reread at 5:30 p.m. SO HUNGRY NOW.

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My Year in Hamburgers

I've really enjoyed your work, Nick. Thanks!

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My Year in Hamburgers

Congrats Nick and thanks for all the reviews.

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My Year in Hamburgers

Congrats Nick! I think you look forward to seeing our reactions as much as I look forward to seeing your reviews.

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My Year in Hamburgers

It's always enjoyable to read your words Nick. Keep them coming.

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My Year in Hamburgers

@xxxombie good catch.

Everyone else: Thanks for the support

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My Year in Hamburgers

the "some" of its parts. heh. ;]
i'm so hungry for a burger, now.

From Talk

What do I serve with Quiche?

I serve dinner quiche with broiled tomatoes. Slice tomatoes (kinda thick) and sprinkle with olive oil, and minced/grated garlic, a little parmesan cheess, a little parsley flakes, and then coat lightly with bread crumbs. Put under the broiler until browned. Serve immediately. My husband loves these.
If you are having breakfast quiche a good side is a fruit salsa.

From A Hamburger Today

My Year in Hamburgers

Kudos on a fine year mate. Amazed by the quantity and quality of your AHT content, given that a lot of your time is devoted to shilling for David Chang. So can you still score me a Ko resy?

From A Hamburger Today

My Year in Hamburgers

An impressive AHT oeuvre indeed! Such good work, Nick. Truly. More than that - I'm so pleased our paths have crossed. Looking forward to our next burger cookout here in LA.

From A Hamburger Today

My Year in Hamburgers

Mr Nick. Perused your burger commentary today.. Good reading. I'm always out to find the "best of" in food categories as well. I'd like to know if you've tried any burgers from a Brazilian lanchonete? if you have the chance, your palate will reward you.. Any brazilian bakery should do, they consistently serve great burgers whose topping may perplex you, yet the ingredients and technique merge in a ballet of flavours, which will trigger the electrons in your brain, lol.. Good luck..

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My Year in Hamburgers

Yay! Congratulations! (Dude, I'm totally with you on the Mac Attack.)

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Website: http://rainydaysandsundays-c.blogspot.com/

Location: Los Angeles

About: Food and travel journalist, blogger, amateur cook, lover and thrower of dinner parties.

Favorite foods: Kimchi, foie gras, a rare filet mignon, really crispy thin fries, soft scrambled eggs, French bread, ripe white peaches, a well executed sandwich, sushi, Yakisoba, my mom's potato salad, bone marrow with toast (!!), cheese of all kinds...

Last bite on earth: A piece of a French baguette with a hunk of foie gras and truffled white cheddar on it chased with a gulp of a good Brunello.